Hotel Contessa
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About this property
Hotel Contessa is a 4-star independent property located in San Antonio, TX, steps from the River Walk and within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Rivercenter. The hotel comprises 265 suites, positioning it as a substantial accommodation option in the downtown core.
Each of the 265 guestrooms features a pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding, a refrigerator, and an LCD television. Rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access and cable programming. Private bathrooms are appointed with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 4.6 out of 5.
Dining is available at Ambler Texas Kitchen, which serves American cuisine with a bar and lounge and outdoor seating. Room service is also offered. Full breakfasts are available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for an additional fee.
The property features a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. An outdoor heated pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center provide additional recreational options. The hotel maintains 12 meeting rooms totaling 12,700 square feet of conference space, along with wedding services and a banquet hall. A rooftop terrace and free pool cabanas are available to guests. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a 24-hour business center round out the offering.
Hotel Contessa sits 0.3 miles from the Henry B. González Convention Center and 0.5 miles from the Alamo. The location provides access to nearby outdoor activities including golfing, hiking, biking trails, kayaking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Bicycle and scooter rentals are available nearby. San Antonio International Airport is approximately 8 miles away. The property holds a 4.4 out of 5 overall rating across 3,041 guest reviews.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Hotel Contessa is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs weighing 40 pounds or less, with a maximum of two dogs per room. The property is smoke-free and offers wheelchair accessibility throughout, including accessible spa, pool, fitness center, and restaurant facilities.
Location & nearby attractions
Briscoe Western Art Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Aztec Theater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
La Villita - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Arneson River Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
San Antonio River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shops at Rivercenter - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
River Walk - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ripley's Believe It or Not! - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
St Joseph Catholic Church - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Henry B. González Convention Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral of San Fernando - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The preferred airport for Hotel Contessa is San Antonio International Airport (SAT) - 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Children under 21 years old are not allowed in the pool from 8-10 PM.
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- We are a pet friendly hotel and allow dogs weighing 40 lbs or less.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
- Administrative fee: USD 1.25 per accommodation, per night
- Service fee: 2.5 percent
- Resort fee: USD 9.75 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 per person
- Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 125.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent <
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from March to December.
- Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.